Pakistan’s Nauman Khan Reaches Pre-Quarterfinals at World Squash Junior Championships 2026
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
Pakistan’s Nauman Khan secured an impressive victory to qualify for the Pre-Quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships 2026, while Muhammad Umair Arif bowed out of the tournament in the Round of 32.
Round of 32 Results
✅ Nauman Khan Advances
Nauman Khan defeated Gabriel Chak (England) by 3-1 in a competitive match.
Score: 11-9, 9-11, 11-6, 13-11
The victory sends the Pakistani player into the tournament’s Pre-Quarterfinal stage.
Muhammad Umair Arif Exits
Muhammad Umair Arif faced Amir Khaled Jousselin (France) and was defeated in straight games.
Score: 1-11, 3-11, 2-11
Despite the result, Arif’s participation added to Pakistan’s representation at the prestigious junior event.
Upcoming Matches for Pakistan
Two more Pakistani players were scheduled to compete in the Round of 32:
- Yahya Khan vs Seifeldin Rafaay (Egypt)
- Time: 1:45 AM PST (22 July)
- Venue: White Oaks Resort – Glass Court
- Abdullah Nawaz vs Brendan Tagliarini (USA)
- Time: 2:30 AM PST (22 July)
- Venue: White Oaks Resort – Court C6
Pakistan’s Campaign Continues
With Nauman Khan progressing to the next round and more Pakistani players competing in the championship, the national contingent continues its campaign at the World Squash Junior Individual Championships 2026.
Squash fans will be hoping for more strong performances as the tournament moves into its knockout stages.
